Video: UFC 297 Ceremonial Weigh-ins

For fight fans, some events are simply unparalleled, like the inaugural Ultimate Fighting Championship pay-per-view card that kicks off each calendar year. Add to the mix a touch of animosity, featuring a rabble-rouser American who boldly proclaims to be the champion of the hardworking blue collar people, a rising force from South Africa leaving a trail of destruction in the UFC and the unsettling backdrop of ominous death threats, and you've got an eagerly awaited fight card, such as the upcoming UFC 297.

The culmination of these factors create an eagerly awaited spectacle, and the upcoming UFC 297 aims to be nothing short of a blockbuster. Inevitably, fans are lured by the prospect of the intense, high-stakes drama and a monumental clash of titans that is set to unfold this weekend at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto on Jan. 20.

The focal point of the event revolves around the high-octane main event showdown between the middleweight champion, Sean Strickland, and the formidable South African powerhouse, Dricus Du Plessis.

The co-main event features a battle for the vacant bantamweight title as Raquel Pennington takes on Mayra Bueno Silva.

Furthermore, the UFC 297 ceremonial weigh-ins will be conducted on Friday at 5 p.m. ET at Scotiabank Arena and stream live in the player above across the globe. This event is open to the public, offering fans the opportunity to experience the vibrant energy as fighters step onto the scales, fully prepared to make their mark.